Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia in a refreshing, low-carb, and easy-to-make dish. Asian-Style Lettuce Wraps are a perfect blend of sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Ingredients:
- 16 Boston Bibb or butter lettuce leaves
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced pickled ginger
- 1 dash Asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Asian (dark) sesame oil
Directions:
- Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not to tear them; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Add onion to the same skillet; cook and stir until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce until well combined. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter; spoon beef mixture in the centeur.
Variations and Tips:
– Add diced mango or pineapple for sweetness.
– Use different types of protein (shrimp, pork).
– Substitute lettuce with collard greens or kale.
– Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
– Serve with steamed edamame or dumplings.
Nutritional Information (approximate):
Per serving:
– Calories: 150-200
– Protein: 20-25g
– Fat: 5-7g
– Saturated Fat: 1-2g
– Cholesterol: 30-40mg
– Carbohydrates: 10-15g
– Fiber: 5-7g
– Sodium: 200-300mg